Martyn first on Everton's list

NIGEL MARTYN will join Everton today and could be followed into Goodison Park by Arsenal's Francis Jeffers.

But David Moyes' pursuit of Birmingham midfielder Robbie Savage looks like being ended by the Midlands club's asking price of around Pounds 4million.

Former England goalkeeper Martyn will leave Leeds in a Pounds 500,000 deal after agreeing terms and passing a medical on Merseyside yesterday.

Everton boss Moyes remains confident he will beat off competition from Aston Villa and Birmingham for striker Jeffers, 22, who may opt to return to his home club on loan for a year and make a permanent move at the end of the season.

MARSEILLE midfielder Salomon Olembe has signed a season-long loan deal with Leeds.

Manager Peter Reid said: 'He's one of those players in the middle of the park who can handle the football with quick feet.' Although the initial deal is for a year, Leeds also have f i rst option to buy the 22-year-old Cameroon player.